Velocity-Time Graphs (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Gradient on velocity-time graph represents
Gradient on velocity-time graph represents
Acceleration
Steeper gradient on v-t graph means
Steeper gradient on v-t graph means
Greater acceleration
Negative gradient on v-t graph indicates
Negative gradient on v-t graph indicates
Deceleration (slowing down)
Horizontal line on v-t graph means
Horizontal line on v-t graph means
Constant velocity
Line at 0 velocity on v-t graph means object is
Line at 0 velocity on v-t graph means object is
Stationary
Area under line on v-t graph represents
Area under line on v-t graph represents
Distance travelled
Method to find area for straight lines on v-t graph
Method to find area for straight lines on v-t graph
Use geometry (rectangles or triangles)
Method to estimate distance for curved line on v-t graph
Method to estimate distance for curved line on v-t graph
Count the squares under the curve
Curved line on v-t graph indicates
Curved line on v-t graph indicates
Acceleration is changing
When to calculate average speed
When to calculate average speed
When speed changes during motion
Formula for average speed
Formula for average speed
Total distance travelled ÷ total time taken